Dainty MariettaThe Dainty Marietta French Marigold is an annual plant with red and yellow flowers. This plant is a great attractor of pollinators As dainty as they come, this petite French beauty blooms golden with dark red accents. This annual wildflower is a dwarf variety, so it works well for small gardens or container growing.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately. Seed Saving: Allow the flowers to drop their petals and develop into spiky seed heads. When ripe, the heads will be brown or dark brown and easily broken apart to reveal the narrow, sharp seeds. Remove the ripe seed heads and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. When they have completely dried, break apart the heads to separate the seeds from the husk. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place. Notes:
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